Dental Materials

  1. the safe interactive of dental materials with the rest of the body is defined as the materials
    biocompatibility
  2. the study of dental materials consists of? (3)
    • chemical reaction of material
    • physical reaction of material
    • manipulation of material
  3. the internal reaction to an externally applied force is called?
    stress
  4. which of the following restorative materials is most likely to fracture under compressive stress?
    amalgam
    composite resin
    porcelain
    porcelain
  5. which of the following restorative materials is the least soluble?
    amalgam
    composite resin
    porcelain
    porcelain
  6. corrosion is the greatest concern for which of the following restorative materials?
    gold
    composite resin
    amalgam
    amalgam
  7. surface discoloration of a metal restoration is called?
    tarnish
  8. restorative materials with values of thermal conductivity similar to enamel?
    composite resin
  9. an example of galvanism is?
    amalgam contacting gold
  10. microleakage may be responsible for? (3)
    • recurrent decay
    • marginal staining
    • postoperative sensitivity
  11. an excessive film thickness may cause?
    improper seating of the restoration
  12. the leakage of fluids and debris extending along the tooth restoration interface is called?
    microleakage
  13. materials used for the restoration of enamel need high?
    vitality
  14. color shades can vary depending on the incident light or source of light, this effect is called?
    metamerism
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Dental Materials
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